LGBTQ+ News Tonight, Lola Lasagne celebrates twenty five years in the business – and is still kicking arse! Spend an evening with Lola Lasagne to celebrate her 25 years in show business on Wednesday, June 11 at Charles Street from 9pm. It seems like only yesterday that a young slim man first donned a wig and heels and took to the stage as Lola Lasagne, but this year is the Brighton’s Belle’s 25th […] By Besi • 1 min read
News MP claims Hove loses out to Brighton on large public works projects Mike Weatherley MP is concerned that Hove is losing out to Brighton over allocation of funding. Mike Weatherley, the Conservative MP for Hove and Portslade, has raised concerns over the allocation of funding in Brighton & Hove, which he believes is not apportioned fairly, especially when it comes to By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Three days left to vote in Golden Handbags On-line voting in this years Golden Handbag Awards closes on Friday June 13 at midnight. On line votes cast have exceeded 2013 totals and this years postal vote is huge. Closest categories as of 9am on Wednesday June 11 are Favourite gay club, Favourite business non licensed, Favourite Sunday Lunch By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Leeds Rhinos player banned for homophobic abuse An independent tribunal has imposed a 5-match suspension on Leeds Rhinos player Zak Hardaker. He was found guilty of the Grade E charge of using verbal abuse based on sexual preference (homophobic abuse) in a First Utility Super League match against Warrington Wolves at The Halliwell Jones Stadium o By Besi • 1 min read
News Labour launch free 24/7 cash machine campaign A campaign to get residents free around the clock access to their cash has launched in Moulsecoomb and Bevendean. At the moment many people living in Moulescoombe and Bevendean have to pay to withdraw money even though the areas have high deprivation. Nancy Platts, Labour’s parliamentary candidate f By Besi • 1 min read
General News Brighthelm celebrates volunteer week The Brighthelm centre held a volunteer celebration tea party on June 5, to thank Brighthelm volunteers for all of their hard work and dedication over the years. All the volunteers enjoyed a hot drink and cake from the Helm Cafe which is situated within the Brighthelm centre. Entertainment was provid By Besi • 1 min read
Health New Trustee for Sussex Beacon David Fray has been appointed as a new trustee at The Sussex Beacon. David is a long-term supporter and volunteer of The Sussex Beacon charity and is also editor of The Voice, the organisations service user magazine. He will be joining an established Trustee board at The Sussex Beacon who are ultima By Besi • 1 min read
General News Wheelchair rugby is to make its first appearance at this year’s TAKEPART sport festival The most exciting event of the London 2012 Paralympics, wheelchair rugby is coming to this year’s TAKEPART sport and physical activity festival in Brighton on June 21. Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) and Brighton & Hove City Council are teaming up to bring wheelchair rugby to Brighton, with a By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Woof woof woof! Vanilla Bar Manchester are hosting the inaugural Cruffs and Poofs Doggie Do on Sunday June 29. Commencing at 4pm, this fun and free event promises to be a fantastic day out for doggie lovers and their admirers. Who will win the ‘Fur Baby Cup’? Has your pup got what it takes? The event will be […] By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Shakespeare in the Park Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Royal Spa, Queen’s Park in Brighton with a performance of Macbeth on Sunday, July 6 at 7.30pm. Performed by Illyria Open Air Theatre, the cast includes aspiring young actor Beau Jeavons-Whitewill as Macduff, and is directed by Oliver Gray. This “blood soaked tr By Besi • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Welsh minister commits to do more to improve LGBT domestic violence services Lesley Griffiths MP, Welsh Minister for Local Government commits to introduce an LGBT-inclusive bill later this month to reform domestic abuse services. The Minister was responding to research published last week on behalf of the Welsh Government into the barriers faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and By Besi • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News DJ duo ‘Done & Dusted’ to play Brighton Pride Done & Dusted the DJ duo currently taking clubland by storm will be headlining the Men’s Zone Dance Tent at Brighton Pride in August. Comprising of the legendary scene DJ Alan X and newcomer Louis Lennon, Done & Dusted have lit up the dancefloors of many clubs and festivals including East Bloc, Tonk By Besi • 1 min read
